Trippin': Stroll through nature to relieve stress

11:37 PM,
Apr. 27, 2012

The Poudre River flows through Gustav Swanson Natural Area and coughs up some nice trout.

Written by

Dawn Wilson
For the Coloradoan

Old Town Fort Collins bustles with activity. During weekdays, workers spend their days inside offices clicking away on computers or conversing with customers. In evenings, the restaurants and shops fill with patrons enjoying the many splendid options offered in Old Town. And on weekends, it fills with the sounds of children and bands playing.

But most of us need a break from the hustle and bustle - even if only for a short stroll.

Just minutes from Old Town is Gustav Swanson Natural Area. This 12-acre preserve has been enjoyed as an open space since 1887. A private company owned the property in ...